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Weather & Climate in Wangen an der Aare, Switzerland
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wangen an der Aare experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,381 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 659/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2321°N, 7.6525°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zurich |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
879 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 22, 2003 | 4 km W of Rambervillers, France | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2003 | 2 km WSW of Albstadt, Germany | M4.7 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 3 km NNE of Belfaux, Switzerland | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2009 | 3 km S of Wildhaus, Switzerland | M4.5 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Muotathal, Switzerland | M4.5 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 1992 | 4 km NNE of Scharans, Switzerland | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 5 km SSE of Roulans, France | M4.4 | 104 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 1 km NW of Pont-de-Roide, France | M4.4 | 70 km | 12 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Krummenau, Switzerland | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1995 | 7 km NE of Le Chenit, Switzerland | M4.4 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Jun 14, 1993 | 3 km S of Vogogna, Italy | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 0 km NNW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1992 | 1 km W of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 8, 1992 | 2 km WSW of Sennwald, Switzerland | M4.4 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Mar 31, 1996 | 7 km NNW of Bionaz, Italy | M4.3 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Linthal, Switzerland | M4.3 | 101 km | 6 km |
| Nov 16, 1995 | 1 km ENE of Einsiedeln, Switzerland | M4.3 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 2 km SSW of Varen, Switzerland | M4.3 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Jun 28, 2004 | 2 km NNW of Brugg, Switzerland | M4.2 | 51 km | 20 km |
| Feb 11, 2012 | 2 km WNW of Unterägeri, Switzerland | M4.2 | 69 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1601 | LAKE LUCERNE | Eruption + Earthquake | 4.0 m | 8 | 80 km |
| 1996 | LAKE BRIENZ | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 61 km |
| 563 | LAKE GENEVA | Meteorological | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in |
Wangen an der Aare has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (3.2").